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The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra RotaryRI District 9710

Volume 18 No. 3Guest Speaker

Me Talks Meeting 801 17 July 2014

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Weekly Headlines

Membership and Extension

Each month in the Rotary calendar from August through to June is allocated a theme. Thethemes enable clubs, which wish to do so, to do something in each month that relates tothe monthly theme. See the latest Program on our Website.

August is themed as the Membership and Extension month. This gives the club anopportunity to promote Rotary within the community with a view to attracting greaterinterest and potential new members. Our Membership Coordinator, Sue R, has potentialmembers in the wings, and we will hopefully be seeing them at our meetings in August.

If you know of anyone within our community who would like to know more about Rotaryand come along to a meeting, August is the month for you to act. A myth that abounds

about Rotary is that you have to be invited to join. While this may be true in a formalsense, it does not mean people cannot ask about Rotary and what being a Rotarianmeans. We should ensure that our community knows our door is always open toprospective members and all they have to do is make contact.

Humanity in Motion now in waiting rooms

The Humanity in Motion Down Under publication has beendistributed to local practitioners to place in their waitingareas and be read by community members visiting thesepractices. We all have to sit and wait sometimes, and often

joke about the dated reading material. Now our localcommunity will have a chance to peruse an up-to-dateprofessionally-published collection of articles about humanitarian projects carried out byRotary organisations around Australia.

Editors Note Welcome to the third issue ofthe Jerraganda for the 2014-2015 Rotary year.

We have a soccer theme thisweek to mark the occasion ofthe World Cup and especiallythe victors - Germany thehome of our soon to beexchange student.

If you have any content you

feel would be of interest tomembers, why not send it in.There will be a prize at theend of the year for the bestcontribution.


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Weekly Meeting Summary

Meeting number 801 - 17 July 2014

A short meeting from a business perspective, but with two excellent Me Talks and some good fellowship.

Meeting commenced at 6.30pm

Welcome:President Paul welcomed everyoneto meeting 801, and invited PPPaul to give the Charge toAustralia, followed by a toast to RIby Glenn.

President Paul then welcomedMarie-Claire (a guest for 5

meetings) and Vera our most valuable supporter.

Apologies:Mez reported apologies fromRebecca (travelling overseas),Anton (work commitment), Jon(overseas), and Lynne and Kerry(family commitment). David S,

David B, and Lizzie are on LoA.Reminder: Members who are unable to attendmeetings are requested to provide apologies inadvance to the attendance officer.

From the Desk of the President:President Paul advised that despite best laid plans themuch anticipated induction of Marie-Claire had beenpostponed (again) to enable Anton (as sponsor) to bepresent. If all goes well, Marie-Claire will be inducted asa member at next weeks meeting.

Pres Paul also reported that Rebecca had been involvedin a car accident last Saturday, but was not hurt and was still able to head off tothe US for her holiday, sporting the odd bruise. Pres Paul thanked Pam for once

again fulfilling her Welfare duties andensure all was well with Rebecca.

The new Front of House stall has arrived, however some aspects were notas ordered and replacements are on their way. As such the stall will notbe avilable for this weeks markets but should be re ady for action by the

weekend of 26th

July.MS Australia has advised that in future for continuity the annual MS 24Hour Swim will now always be held on the first weekend of May. This willmake our planning easier. Pres Paul also noted that news of our DistrictAward for Community Service in respect of our work with the MS Swimhas been included on the MS Website and Facebook site, with a suitablecongratulatory message from MS Australia. President Paul has also agreedto be on this years MS Go for Gold Awards selection committee a rolethat First Lady Sue did last year.


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Report: Secretary

Nothing to report this week.

Report: Treasurer

Jon continues on his holiday, and assuch there was no T reasurersreport this week.

Report: Community Service

Jan noted that a third person was needed for theMarkets on Saturday and Chilly quickly stepped up tothe task.

Report: Club Service:

Mez had nothing to report this week, but Glendawas able to provide an update on the program forthe coming weeks. (See program section)

Report: InternationalChilly advised that crunch time was coming for the RAWCS trip to Tonga, with the body ofpayment due by the end of the month. Those participating in the RAWCS project wererequested to watch out for an email from Chilly and pay the required amount as soon aspossible thereafter.

Report: Youth and Vocation Service

Peter gave an update on Hannahs arrival and advised her first meeting would be 14August. Peter is also hopeful that our outgoing exchange student William will alsoattend that night to meet members.

Paul HarrisQuote

Future of Rotary

The future of Rotary is shrouded inexpectant mystery. It is for you my newRotarian friends to aid in the unfurlingof the Rotarian destiny.

Message to 1914 RI Convention, Houston, Texas,USA


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General Business:Meal Costs. Well it hadto happen Mezreported that after manyyears of wondering how

the General Storeprovides our meals at

such a low cost, the store have advised thatthey are reluctantly raising the per-headcharge by $1.50 to $13.50. Members werehappy to accept this meal cost increase.The new costs will kick in from the next meeting (24 July).Changes to the General Store. Mez also advised that the Store is now under new management (a localJerrabomberra owner) and that while staff will remain the same the new management team have plans forchanges to the store, with new coffee machines, new stock, and alternations to the side room to become acoffee and juice bar with all day breakfasts at the weekends. (Editors note: hopefully Eggs Benedict will be onthe menu?)

School Quiz Night. Chris advised the annual school quiz night will be on Saturday 30 August. We traditionallysupport this event with a strong team, and this year will be no exception. One table has been reserved in theClubs name. Let Glenda know if you want to be in on this fun night. Warm Nuts at the Markets. Sue J reported that she had found the hot chestnuts sold at the market stall acrossfrom the Rotary FoH stall, to be very useful for keeping in your trouser pockets on a cold morning. Membersfound this to be amusing! (Editors note: The comments from the floor are unable to be printed in this family

edition of the Jerraganda. However members did understand the advice Sue was trying to impart regarding the

value of having warm nuts).

Wine Trip. Pres Paul advised members that the Wine Tour had been confirmed for Sunday 26 October. While

realising this clashes with the School Fete (being held on a Sunday for the first time), there were no othersuitable dates this side of Christmas to have the Wine Tour. While this means we may not have a stall at theFete, we will have membership promotion activities at the Fun Run the following weekend and we are alsoplanning a Rotary promotion at the Big Shops in the future. Members were supportive of the decision.

Me TalksAs part of the program this year, we will be re-introducing Me Talks by our members. These talks enable us allto learn a little more about each other, and usually include a few memorable and humorous anecdotes. Thisweek was no exception with very entertaining talks from Peter Jarvis (Charter President) and soon to benewest member Marie-Claire. A few highlights:

Peter started life in Sydney in 1944, but grew up in a few places, including Wyalong,Lavington, and Bathurst. It would appear he had a penchant for pranging cars,including his Dads when 12 yrs old, and his Bosses while at teachers college. Whilea teacher at Kempsey he was almost responsible for burning down the school. Whennot setting fire to the school he was prone to taking naps in the afternoon andletting the oldest student take the class often waking to find everyone had gonehome. Along the way Peter met Sue and they were married in 1967. In 1982 theywent to live and teach on Christmas Island where he took up scuba diving andsinging (Yam Singing of Chinese brandy). Since retiring from teaching he has been working in Corrections.Peter s loves include Sue and the kids, fishing, rotary and reading. His hates include gardening, question time

in parliament, and TV shows on house renovating.


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Marie-Claire shocked us all by revealing she was indeed Irish (BJesus said Paddy) . She then elaborated tomention she was born to Irish parents in Leamington Spa (England) but grew up back home in Ireland. Marie-Claire comes from a family of 5 children all fantastic. Her first occupation after school and college was as a

cuddly toy maker but that business collapsed due to com petition coming in fromTaiwan. She then went to New York for a year to discover she was actually born to live

there, but could not stay and returned to Ireland to become a fitness instructor. Fromaerobics she progressed to working for a hotels and resorts company, and moved intothe training section where she got to travel to US, Canada, France, and England. Alongthe way, she was married for 22 months and vowed to never do that again. After 12years back in Ireland recession hit pretty bad and she had broken her vow by gettingto know Eugene. Eugene headed off to Australia to find work and Marie-Claire joinedhim here in April. After rejecting Queensland and Sydney she now loves the Jerra area.

She got her job at BoA by door knocking and handing out her resume rather than doing online applications.The IRA tactics worked and Anton employed her. Anton then introduced Marie-Claire to Rotary and we knowthe rest.

Market Master:

Anton was an apology for the night (working). Jan reminded the marketeers for the weekend(Chilly, Kerry and Lynne) of the car parking arrangements and one-way system.

Joker:Pam then ran the evenings joker. Marie-Claire was asked to make the draw and drew out a

ticket belonging to Peter J. Given t hat the prize pool had been reset to zero after Terrys big winlast week, Peter was not too keen to win and obliged by drawing out the Ace of Spades. The jackpot now stands at $14.

Terry advised that he still had no idea as to the amount he had won as the acting treasurer isbeing very quiet.

SGT Fines:

Chris took on the fines sergeant role this week and managed to extract ahealthy $71.70 from the attendees.

Terry was noted to have a new man purse bearing a strange resemblenceto his Pam s favorite collectable. (And who could that be photo bombing inthe background again).

Attendance:

Mez once again managed some creative accounting and reported that 16 memberswere in attendance, however four members are on LoA overseas, 2 had make-ups, andAlex, Vera and Marie-Claire make up for the other apologies. The attendance figure forthe night was therefore calculated at 90%. In response President Paul once againoffered Port and Baileys for the enjoyment of all at the end of the meeting. (Looks likethis is going to become a weekly occurrence).

Meeting closed at 8.28pm followed by fellowship and consumption of the President s Port/Baileys.


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Weekly Market Report 12 July 2014

This weeks report submitted by Robert (aka Chilly) Chilman

The day started out a lovely -2 degrees that around 10am becamepretty horrible with the cold (icy) wind picking up.

Lynne fielded the questions at the FoH table and reckons that if shehad a dollar for everyone that asked where the ATM had moved to, we would have made a fortune. (The ATMhas moved to the opposite side of the outdoor area to encourage patron flow to that side of the market).

On the lost property side of things a bunch of keys was handed in, but was quickly claimed, unlike a nice pair ofwool and leather gloves that were not claimed. Parking duties were okay, apart from the usual few who can tseem to comply with simply instructions and signs. Crowds were good, especially early on, and everything wentpretty smoothly.

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Lynne and KerryChilly

Tables$110.00

Bags$71.00

Water$6.00

Total$187.00

Reminder - If you have not already done so please make time to complete the NSW Workingwith Children Check and send your approval document to the Clubs Protection Officer, PastPresident Paul for recording. The Working with Children webs ite can be access by googling NSWWorking with Children check. Once you have the page entitled New Working with ChildrenCheck simply follow the instructions and complete the form. In the section Purpose for Checkselect Volunteer and in the Ch ild-related sector select Clubs or other bodies providing services

to children. Complete the process, print out your receipt and pop into Services NSW with your drivers licence to do youridentity check. When you have received an email with your approval, forward a copy to PP Paul.

Caption Competition Results


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Market Roster

Date Members

26 July 2014 Mez, Anton, and Paul Robey

2 August 2014 Jan, Chilly and Chris9 August Paul and Sue Roger and David Stevens

*Complied from the latest information provided by the Market Master

Programs Meetings Social & Special Events

Date Description Date Description (Contact)17 July Me Talks 26/27 July NYSF District Selections (PP Paul)24 July Mystery Night 9 August Hannah arrives (Peter)

31 July DG Visit Rowley Tompsett 20 August Oh What a Night (Mez)7 August Business Meeting 30 August School Trivia Quiz Night

14 August Speaker Roger Lee100th Anniversary of WW1

22 Sep 7 Oct RAWCS Project Tonga (Chilly)

14 August Hannahs first meeting 22 OctoberQueanbeyan Rotary Polio Day

Dinner21 August Vocational Visit Humble House 26 October Wine Tour (Anton)

30 October Club Forum 26 October Jerra School Fete1 November Inaugural Jerra Fun Run (Anton)13 December Our Christmas Party (tba)

* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress


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Board of Management

Members

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERSDavid Bailey, PHF. PP Bruce Miller Pam Spencer, PHF, PPRobert Chilman Liz Mulvaney, PHF Terry Spencer, PHF, PPCathy Hobbs Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PE David Stevens, PHF, PPColin Hobbs, PHF, PP Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP Glenda Wahlert, PPChris Hunter, OAM, PHF,PP

Paul Robey, President Glenn Wahlert

Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP Jon WellsSue Jarvis, PHF Paul Roger PHF, PP Rebecca WhitehouseLynne McPherson Sue Roger Ian Wholohan

Kerry McPherson

HONORARY MEMBERSAlex Alexander Robert Cooke

SUPPORTERSVera Alexander Vickie Still

Club Details

Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra IncorporatedPO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619

www.jerrarotary.org.auEmail: [email protected]

MeetsThursday 6.15 for 6.30 8.30pmJerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)

Attendance & ApologiesMez Mulvaney by 12 Noon TuesdayT: 0419 121 128E: [email protected]

Newsletter Contributions

Paul Roger

T: 0418 786945E: [email protected]

2013-2014President Paul Robey

President Elect Mez Mulvaney

Vice President Paul Roger

Secretary Glenn Wahlert

Treasurer Jon Wells

Club Service Director Mez Mulvaney

Community Service Director Jan Pettigrew

International and Foundation Director Robert Chilman

Youth and Vocational Service Director Peter Jarvis
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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OUR HISTORY

In 1998 the Rotary Clubs of Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan West Rotary decided to sponsor a new RotaryClub based in Jerrabomberra. Bill Lilley, John Snedden and Peter Jarvis from Queanbeyan West took on the joint roll of mentoring the development of the new club. (Peter Jarvis went on to become our Charter

President).

Advertising for potential members began in March 1998. After a successful campaign, the Club waschartered on 18 November 1998 with 26 members.

Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Store the venue was very good until we grew innumbers. We then moved to the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years, and we now meet atthe Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for 6.30 pm).

(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club Newsletter and a design forthe Club banner. There were some good and some not so good suggestions. Pam Spencer suggested thewinning bulletin name Jerraganda and David Stevens was the successful designer of our club banner. Thedesign incorporated a goose and the windmill associated with the original entrance to the estate adjacent

to the Community Centre.

We continue to be a vibrant and fun loving club providing valued community service, both locally andinternationally. Our motto is Doing Good and Having Fun

Dont forget to send your Jerraganda contributions to theEditor. There will be a prize at the end of the year for the bestcontribution.

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